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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.85, 4,548.35 and 841.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.85, 4,548.35 and 841.05 is: 1,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.85 : 4,548.35 = 841.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.85/4,548.35 = 841.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.85x = 4,548.35 × 841.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.85x = 3,825,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,385.56/3,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.32

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